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Staff Writer ·30 Sep 2025 The US State Department on Monday put Brazil and South Africa on a human trafficking watch list, citing what it said were failures of both countries to demonstrate progress on the issue, amid heightened tensions between their governments and the Trump administration. The annual Trafficking in Persons report assesses efforts …
The 2025 election will primarily serve to legitimise President Samia Suluhu’s new mandate.
The Government of the Republic of South Africa announces with deep sorrow and profound regret the untimely passing of His Excellency Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic. Ambassador Mthethwa was a distinguished servant of the nation, whose career was marked by dedicated service in critical ministerial portfolios, including Minister of …
Jetour has officially announced that the T1 and T2 SUVs will arrive in South Africa this October. The Chinese automaker launched in our market one year ago in September 2024 with two vehicles – the Dashing and X70 Plus urban SUVs – which have seen considerably interest from consumers. In less than a year, Jetour …
Staff Writer ·30 Sep 2025 South Africa recorded foreign direct investment outflows of R73.5 billion in the second quarter of 2025, compared to inflows of R11.7 billion in the first quarter, central bank data showed on Tuesday (30 September). The South African Reserve Bank said in its Quarterly Bulletin that the outflows were primarily due …
In Dunoon, Cape Town, no government housing projects have been completed since 2000
Kgomotso Lebele has been appointed as the new country managing director for Accenture in South Africa. He succeeds Vukani Mngxati in the role. Lebele brings more than two decades of consulting experience to his new position at Accenture. There is a new country managing director for Accenture South Africa, with the company appointing Kgomotso Lebele …
The Courier Guy is offline, with customers reporting that they have been unable to book new deliveries on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Amazon.co.za uses The Courier Guy as one of its same-day delivery partners, which means the outage may have impacted orders placed today. As of early 2025, The Courier Guy had 22 depots and …
US President Donald Trump’s administration supports a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa that expires on Tuesday, according to a White House official. Since coming to office in January, the administration had not publicly stated a position on the act, known as Agoa, a law first …
Nathi Mthethwa, the former minister of sports, arts and culture and current ambassador to France, has been found dead at a hotel in Paris, French media reported. The department of international relations and cooperation confirmed the death but gave little further detail, only saying that “the circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by …
The Palestinian politician and British MP spoke at an event in Cape Town on Tuesday
30 September 2025 – The South African U20 Men’s National Team was visited by a familiar face in Chile after South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya came to show his support for coach Ray Mdaka’s side. Doctor Ngwenya is serving as a Doping Control Officer (DOC) and Sample Collection for
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“This is not the right way for Africa to go”
30 September – The South African U20 Men’s National Team put up a magnificent showing against France in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup but ended up going down 2-1 at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile on Monday night (South African time). The Group E encounter started with the
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In a move that has sent shockwaves through the quick-service restaurant industry, KFC Africa (https://global.KFC.com) announced today that it will do the unthinkable: reveal its secret recipe.
The recipe has been the stuff of corporate legend, with only a handful of people knowing the complete formula.
Competitors have tried to reverse-engineer it, conspiracy theorists have developed elaborate ideas about it, and social media has played its part in stoking the flames.
The objective has always been the same: to work out what's in the recipe. And on Wednesday 8 October, the truth will finally be revealed.
The world deserves the truth
“People have been asking us for years about our secret recipe,” says Grant Macpherson, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, KFC Africa.
“They've guessed, they've pleaded and they've done their best to copy it. And now we've decided the world can finally share it. We think it will be better for everyone if it's out in the open.
“History will decide whether or not this is a masterstroke, but we believe it will be good for us and most importantly good for South Africa.”
Macpherson says KFC will explain its reasons for revealing the secret recipe only on the day of the big reveal.
Precious asset
“There's obviously going to be a lot of speculation about why we would give away this precious asset, and why now,” he says.
“Our loyal customers may be wondering whether this will kill the mystique that has made KFC South Africa's biggest quick-service restaurant brand.
“We don't think it will, but everything will become clear on 8 October. Until then, all the guesses and opinions will be just that.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of KFC Africa.
About KFC Africa:
KFC has been part of Africa's story since 1971, when the first restaurant opened in Johannesburg. Today, with more than 1,400 restaurants across 22 sub-Saharan countries, it stands as the continent's leading quick service restaurant brand and home of the Original Recipe® fried chicken that millions love.
At KFC Africa, we feed more than hunger — we feed potential. Every meal served is part of a bigger purpose: creating a seat at the table for everyone and ensuring that potential isn't just seen — it's nurtured. That commitment comes to life through initiatives that make a measurable difference. Our Streetwise Academy, backed by Services SETA accreditation, equips team members with skills to thrive across frontline leadership, HR and operations — achieving a 75% promotion and retention rate that proves the power of investing in people. Our Add Hope programme delivers over 30 million meals to vulnerable children each year, while Mini Cricket, South Africa's largest grassroots sports programme, reaches more than 120,000 young players guided by 13,000 coaches. Beyond food, initiatives such as the Ikusasa Lethu scholarships and youth empowerment programmes across Africa open pathways to education, livelihoods, and brighter futures.
With over 40,000 team members powering our business, KFC Africa is proud to be an employer of choice — cultivating careers, fairness, and integrity while serving millions daily. Because when individuals rise, families strengthen. Communities grow. Nations transform. That's the undeniable impact we are proud to serve.
“How is it possible that in 2025, when we are able to send people to the moon, when we are able to create driverless vehicles, we've not been able to solve the problem of cooking energy in Africa's rural areas?” asks Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub.
He continues: “This is something that is within our means. And as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, we are now working with governments across Africa on how to solve such problems. High-integrity carbon markets can offer Africa a powerful tool to mobilise finance required to advance climate action and ensure fair benefits while driving sustainable and inclusive development.”
Carbon markets unlocking billions
“Africa no longer waits for promises to be kept—we act,” Mr Gomera adds. “Carbon markets can unlock billions in finance, strengthen our institutions, and accelerate both Agenda 2063 and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. At UNDP's Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, we believe in a unified continent ready to harness this opportunity, own its solutions, and lead the global transformation towards resilience and prosperity.”
The UNDP is the official host partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit CMAS), taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October, gathering the continent's entire carbon markets value chain, from successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects and regulatory bodies to global institutional development organisations and investors.
“We cannot continue talking about Africa's potential. We must make that potential a reality,” says UNDP's Maxwell Gomera. “The Carbon Markets Africa Summit matters, because we bring together like-minded people to strengthen the ecosystem around a problem that we all share and provide solutions. Our message is: Tomorrow is worth fighting for.”
The UNDP is making important contributions to the Carbon Markets Africa Summit programme:
CARBON 101
As part of the CARBON 101 pre-summit masterclass on 21 October, UNDP Carbon Market Programme Specialist Bernardin Uzayisaba will facilitate a session on “Why carbon markets matter - and why Africa's timing is critical.” There is already a lot of interest in this masterclass by delegates who will gain a foundational understanding of global carbon markets—both voluntary and compliance—and their evolving mechanisms: what they are and how they work. In addition, he will explore the global architecture shaped by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and Africa's emerging role in a system that's rapidly evolving.
Day 1: Keynote session
- Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub will deliver a keynote address in the CMAS opening session on 22 October.
- Sandra Lindström, Head of International Climate Cooperation, Swedish Energy Agency, a UNDP partner, is another keynote speaker in this session, as she explains: “Sweden has been active in carbon markets for over two decades and we believe that Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has an important role to play in enabling increased global climate ambition. Our long-standing partnerships in Africa are being ramped up to include cooperation on emissions trading with strong sustainable development contributions".
Turning policy into action
As African countries transition from climate ambition to implementation, regulatory clarity is emerging as the cornerstone of carbon market development. UNDP Carbon Market Programme Specialist Bernardin will moderate the discussion on “Africa's carbon market frameworks: Turning policy into action” in this session, which will explore how national frameworks are evolving post-COP29, what integration of Article 6 looks like on the ground, and how public-private collaboration can drive effective execution.
NBS & AFOLU discussion
In the sector-focused dialogue on nature-based solutions and AFOLU, Mr Uzayisaba will also join the expert panel discussion to explore carbon methodologies, investment models, policy frameworks, and the role of communities in delivering high-integrity, land-based carbon outcomes.
African companies entering carbon markets
On Day 2, Tomas Sales, Special Advisor for UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, will co-lead the workshop on “How African companies can enter the carbon market.”
This workshop is designed for African corporates and SMEs looking to understand the business case for engaging in carbon markets.
[Read the full interview with UNDP's Maxwell Gomera here (https://apo-opa.co/4nWxPQL).]
Link to the CMAS 2025 Programme Brochure: https://apo-opa.co/4nPlvBO
Event dates and location:
Dates:
21 October: Pre-summit day
22–23 October: Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Event website: About — Carbon Markets Africa (http://apo-opa.co/48DqHEz)
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
Other partners and sponsors for this inaugural event include the following:
Strategic institutional partners: AUDA NEPAD and UNEP.
Diamond sponsor: TASC
Gold sponsors: FSD Africa, SGS and Trees for the Future
Contact details for Carbon Markets Africa Summit:
Project Lead: Emmanuelle Nicholls
Cell: +27 83 447 8410
Email: http://emmanuelle.nicholls@wearevuka.com
VUKA Group
Carbon Markets Africa Summit is organised by VUKA Group, which has more than 20 years' experience in serving the business community across Africa. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the official host organisation.
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26-Sep-2025 – The African Development Bank Group Board of Directors has approved a $10 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility for Exim Bank Tanzania Limited to unlock and de-risk trade deals. The facility will provide up to 100 percent guarantees to international confirming banks against risks of non-payment. This support will release trade finance lines
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The GOOD Party notes with sadness the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa.
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The Government of the Republic of South Africa announces with deep sorrow and profound regret the untimely passing of His Excellency Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa's Ambassador to the French Republic.
Ambassador Mthethwa was a distinguished servant of the nation, whose career was marked by dedicated service in critical ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Police and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. He also served on the Board of Directors for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee. His lifelong commitment to public duty was further exemplified by his longstanding contribution to the African National Congress through its highest decision-making structures.
In his diplomatic role, to which he was appointed in December 2023, Ambassador Mthethwa was tasked with strengthening the vital partnership and bilateral ties between South Africa and France.
“I have no doubt that his passing is not only a national loss but is also felt within the international diplomatic community,” said Minister Lamola.
The circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by the French authorities. The Government of South Africa extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of Ambassador Mthethwa, and to his friends and colleagues during this period of immense grief. He is survived by his wife and children.
We honour his legacy of unwavering patriotism and service to our nation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Dear Editor On the day the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is due to expire, the signals coming from Washington and Pretoria on reaching a comprehensive trade deal are positive. The Democratic Alliance welcomes the progress reported from a number of sources to this effect. Minister Tau and his negotiating team, after a false …